Mehdi Benatia (AS Roma)
Reports have suggested that United are closing in on a £30m move for Moroccan centre back Mehdi Benatia from AS Roma – a player who would certainly add real quality and experience to van Gaal’s back line. Perhaps the finest defensive performer in Serie A last season, Benatia has emerged as one of Europe’s finest defenders since moving to the Stadio Olimpico from divisional rivals Udinese and would be a fine capture for United, although they seem to be facing stiff competition from Chelsea for the player’s signature.